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Limavady
Scots: Limavadie
Irish: Léim an Mhadaidh
Limavady (Northern Ireland)
Limavady

Limavady shown within Northern Ireland
Population12,135 (2001 Census)
DistrictLimavady Borough
CountyCounty Londonderry
Constituent countryNorthern Ireland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLIMAVADY
Postcode districtBT49
Dialling code028777
PoliceNorthern Ireland
FireNorthern Ireland
AmbulanceNorthern Ireland
European ParliamentNorthern Ireland
UK ParliamentEast Londonderry
Website: www.limavady.gov.uk
List of places: UK • Northern Ireland • County Londonderry

Coordinates: 55°03′11″N 6°56′46″W / 55.053, -6.946

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Places of interest

Limavady lies in the scenic Roe Valley area and the Roe Valley Country Park on the River Roe lies to the south west of the town. The Roe Valley Country Park is a forested area containing part of the River Roe, south west of Limavady in Northern Ireland. The River Roe flows north from Glenshane in the Sperrin Mountains to Lough Foyle, via the settlements of Dungiven, Burnfoot, The birthplace of New Zealand prime minister William Massey is on Irish Green Street. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island William Ferguson Massey (often known simply as Bill Massey or " Farmer Bill " served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912 Nearby Massey Avenue is also named after William Massey. William Ferguson Massey (often known simply as Bill Massey or " Farmer Bill " served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912

The archaeologically significant Broighter Gold collection was found nearby in 1896. The Broighter Gold is a collection of Gold artefacts that were found in 1896 by Tom Nicholl on farmland near Limavady, Northern Ireland. It is currently in the National Museum in Dublin. The National Museum of Ireland (Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann is the National museum in Ireland. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland.

History


Limavady and its surrounding settlements derive from Celtic roots, although no-one is sure about the exact date of Limavady's origins. Estimates date from around 5 AD. Early records tell of Saint Columbkille, who presided over a meeting of the Kings at Mullagh Hill, which is just outside Limavady, now part of the Roe Park Golf Resort, in 575 AD.

Celtic Ireland was divided into kingdoms, each ruled by their own family or clan. In the Limavady area, the predominate family was the O'Cahans. Their mark is found everywhere in the town and surrounding area. O'Cahan's Rock is one of Limavady's main historical points. This is where, according to local myth, a dog belonging to one of the Chiefs jumped the river to get help from nearby clans after a surprise enemy attack. This gave Limavady its name, Limavady being the anglicised version of Leim an Mhadaidh, which means leap of the dog. This rock, along with other relics of Limavady's history, can be seen at Roe Valley Country Park.

The Troubles

Main articles: The Troubles and The Troubles in Limavady

28 March 1972 - Joseph Forsythe (57) and Robert McMichael (27), both Protestant civilians, were killed in a Provisional Irish Republican Army van bomb explosion outside Limavady Royal Ulster Constabulary base. Four people were killed in violence relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles in the town of Limavady, County Londonderry. They were driving past at the time of the attack.

Administration

The headquarters of Limavady Borough Council are based on Connell Street. Limavady Borough Council ( Comhairle Baile Léim an Mhadaidh) is a Local Council in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. Together with the neighbouring district of Coleraine, it forms the East Londonderry constituency for elections to the Westminster Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly. Coleraine ( is a large Town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland near to the mouth of the River Bann. The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom and British overseas territories The Northern Ireland Assembly ( Irish: Tionól Thuaisceart Éireann, Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann Semmlie) is the devolved

Transport

Road

Rail

Canal

Schools

There are four primary schools, three secondary schools and a special needs school in Limavady. Limavady's schools are closely located in an 'education circle'. The three secondary schools are all located along the same stretch of road (Ballyquin Road and Irish Green Street), with Limegrove Special School opposite Limavady Grammar School, Termoncanice Primary opposite Limavady High School and St. Mary's High School. Limavady Central Primary School is located a short distance from the other schools.

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

Special Needs Schools

Sport

2001 Census

Limavady is classified as a Medium Town by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (ie with population between 10,000 and 18,000 people). Limavady Grammar School is a secondary school in Limavady, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. Limavady High School is a Secondary school in the North-Western town of Limavady in Northern Ireland. St Mary's High School is a secondary school situated in Limavady, County Londonderry, Ireland. Limavady Wolfhounds GAC ( Ná Cunna CLG Léim an Mhadaídh) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Limavady, County Londonderry, The Gaelic Athletic Association ( GAA) ( Irish: Cumann Lúthchleas Gael /'kʊmˠən̪ˠ 'l̪ˠuh Limavady United FC is a Northern Ireland football club playing in the IFA Championship. Newtown Youth Football Club is a youth football club founded in 1991 by John Moore based in Limavady currently playing in the Derry and District League. On Census day (29 April 2001) there were 12,135 people living in Limavady. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Of these:

For more details see: NI Neighbourhood Information Service

Famous People from Limavady

Notable people who have come from or have been resident in the town and environs include:

See also

References

  1. ^ A2 Limavady bypass. This is a list page for Towns in Northern Ireland. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a town is any settlement which has received a charter This is a list page for Villages in Northern Ireland. The NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA defines a town as having a population of 4500 or more Retrieved on 2007-12-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II
  2. ^ a b Limavady and Limavady Junction stations. Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine

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